Mahabalipuram
Coastal luxury blended with heritage & experiential travel
A programme designed for SRMB's top performers.
A UNESCO World Heritage coastal escape — Pallava-era monuments, Bay of Bengal sunrises, surfing, seashell museums and beachside hospitality.
Signature experiences across the journey.
Shore Temple at golden hour
Pancha Rathas — five monolithic chariots
Arjuna's Penance & Krishna's Butter Ball
Surfing lesson at Kovalam
India Sea Shell Museum — Asia's largest
Day by day, in detail.
Expand each day to see the morning, afternoon and evening flow, transfer times and curated experiences.
Approx. 1.5 hr drive from Chennai airport.
Check into your beach resort and unwind.
Visit the Shore Temple — the crown jewel of the town, built on the edge of the Bay of Bengal. Golden-hued stone is especially magical in late-afternoon light.
Walk down to Mahabalipuram Beach. Dinner at a popular beachside shack such as Sea Rock Cafe or Bob Marley Cafe — fresh seafood and a cool sea breeze.
Monolithic temples and panoramic vistas.
Watch the sun rise out of the Bay of Bengal beside the Shore Temple silhouette.
Pancha Rathas — five monolithic structures, each carved from a single granite rock to resemble chariots.
Heritage Trail: Arjuna's Penance (a breathtaking open-air bas-relief depicting the Descent of the Ganges), Krishna's Butter Ball (a 250-ton boulder balancing on a smooth slope), Varaha & Mahishasuramardhini Caves.
Climb the historic Mamallapuram Lighthouse for a panoramic view of the town and ocean.
Stroll Othavadai Street for stone sculptures, leather goods and local handicrafts.
Adventure by day, premium hospitality by night.
Surf's up — Mahabalipuram is one of India's premier surfing destinations. Book a beginner's lesson at Mumu Surf School or Surf Turf in Kovalam.
Visit the India Sea Shell Museum — Asia's largest, with over 40,000 species of shells plus pearls and fossil galleries.
Curated cocktail dinner / Awards & Dealer Celebration (ADC) with Black Label or similar — 90 minutes free flow, 2+2 starters.
Drive 5 km to Tiger Cave — an outdoor rock-cut shrine to Goddess Durga, framed by carved tiger heads and casuarina trees.
A heavy South Indian thali at Mamalla Bhavan or a farewell lunch at The Melting Pot.
Last-minute stone-carved souvenirs and transfer to Chennai for departure.
Curated stays for the SRMB cohort.
Category: 4-Star beach resort (5-Star upgrade available)
Group size: Up to 150 pax
Best season: October — March
The SRMB dealer awards & celebration evening.
Beachfront-friendly cocktail dinner with 90 minutes free flow of premium beverages — perfect setting for a Bay of Bengal Awards & Dealer Celebration.
- ◆Return flight tickets ex Kolkata (CCU)
- ◆Cocktail dinner with 2+2 starters for 90 minutes with free flow of premium beverages (Black Label / similar)
- ◆3 nights' stay at curated 4-star hotels (2 hotels allocated for groups of 150 pax)
- ◆All sightseeing and transfers in air-conditioned coaches
- ◆Entry fees to monuments, parks and attractions mentioned in the itinerary
- ◆Dedicated tour management and on-ground coordination
- ·Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone and tips
- ·Optional activities and adventure charges (if any)
- ·GST and applicable government taxes (unless specifically included)
- ·Anything not expressly listed under inclusions
- ·Pricing is based on double / twin sharing occupancy.
- ·Rooms and air tickets are not pre-blocked and remain subject to availability at the time of final confirmation.
- ·Rates are valid for a minimum group of 150 passengers travelling together.
- ·Any change in components — hotel category, room type, class of travel or sightseeing — will revise the price. Rates are subject to changes in airfare, fuel surcharge, airline policy, visa charges and hotel tariffs.
- ·All services are based on single transfers within standard office working hours. Earlier or later arrivals / departures will incur additional cost.
- ·Hotels listed may be replaced without prior notice with properties of similar category. Cancellation charges apply as per company policy.
- ·An initial non-refundable booking deposit is required at the time of confirmation, along with passport copies of each passenger, to issue air tickets, apply for visas and confirm hotels.
- ·Full payment is required 30 days prior to the departure date.
- ·If the departure is within 30 days of travel, full payment must be made at the time of confirmation.
- ·Cancellation 30–16 days prior: 50% of the total tour cost.
- ·Cancellation 15–08 days prior: 75% of the total tour cost.
- ·Cancellation 07–00 days prior: 100% of the total tour cost.
- ·Peak season cancellation policy applies as per hotel norms.
Standard & upgrade tiers.
Indicative configurations. Final tariff confirmed on group size and hotel selection. Pricing detail is included in the branded proposal PDF.
4-Star Programme
- ◆4★ hotel accommodation
- ◆Economy class return flights ex-CCU
- ◆AC coach transfers & sightseeing
- ◆Cocktail dinner with premium pours
- ◆Dedicated tour management
Indicative tariff shared on request — group size 150 pax.
5-Star Upgrade
- ◆5★ branded hotel accommodation
- ◆Larger room categories
- ◆Upgraded F&B inclusions
- ◆Premium gala set-up
- ◆Enhanced welcome amenities
Upgrade differential confirmed on hotel selection.
Premium Gala Upgrade
- ◆Themed décor & branding
- ◆Live band / DJ entertainment
- ◆Extended bar with premium labels
- ◆Awards & stage production
- ◆Custom AV & lighting design
Quoted per group basis and venue.
Business Class Upgrade
- ◆Business class return flights
- ◆Priority airport handling
- ◆Lounge access
- ◆Separate VIP transfers
- ◆Suite upgrades on request
Differential per pax shared on confirmation of routing.
Luxury Transport Upgrade
- ◆Luxury Mercedes / Volvo coaches
- ◆Multiple Innova Crystas for VIPs
- ◆Branded vehicles & signage
- ◆Dedicated coordinator per coach
- ◆On-board F&B amenities
Quoted basis fleet selection and movement plan.
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The branded proposal includes pricing & the curators' details. The clean brief is share-ready for internal SRMB circulation — no commercial figures, no organiser branding.
